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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,173.04, 19,558.88 and 7,799.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,173.04, 19,558.88 and 7,799.45 is: 10,763.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,173.04 : 19,558.88 = 7,799.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,173.04/19,558.88 = 7,799.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,173.04x = 19,558.88 × 7,799.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,173.04x = 152,548,487.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,548,487.12/14,173.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,763.29

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